After the delightful lesson about being “in heaven,” I understood that during Book Expo America, I was to maintain as high a connection with the Divine as possible, holding the intention of “being blessing.” I did feel highly connected, as though my vibration were raised during the five days of the Book Expo, so it did not surprise me that there were two groups of people who seemed “drawn” to me, and I to them.

One set of new friends was from the Center for Taweel Studies, where they practice and teach mystical Islam, basically Sufi-like teachings, including union with the Divine, or Self-Realization. Beautiful souls, this small group of lovely “instant” friends was originally from Sudan, but are now scattered into other countries. Our sense of truth and spirituality were essentially the same at the core. They were present because one of them, Youssef Badreldin wrote a wonderful book called The Fallacy of the Islamic State. Badreldin taught me that the word “Islam” simply means “submit to Allah,” or in English, “submit to God.” That is the core activity of any and all religions, as far as I can tell. Of course, how we understand God makes a difference. They clearly understand God as loving, peaceful, and creating unity among human beings. A few of them actually purchased my book, for which I am immensely grateful.

The other group of people with whom I experienced a mutual attraction were the folks from Gita Publishing, specifically Anita and Naresh, a lovely, gentle, and humble couple who, upon meeting me, asked me to give a copy of my book to their guru, Dada.

I thought to myself, he’s a guru – he doesn’t need a copy of my book! But they were so beautiful and sincere, that of course I signed a copy of my book and gave it to him. I had felt led to write blessings channeled from the Ascended Masters for everyone for whom I signed a book, but I really struggled with the idea of how to write a blessing for a God-Realized master!

The next thing I knew, these lovely souls who had just met me said they would like me to write a biography of Dada! I thought, you just met me! How can you know that? I felt deeply honored and happy at the thought.

The next day, dear, sweet Anita and Naresh returned, and told me that they were holding my book so that I could give it to Dada myself, and that they would like me to meet him after the expo, perhaps Sunday evening in New Jersey. I just decided to go with the flow and to feel non-attached to the whole process, letting happen whatever would happen.

One of the two other highlights of the expo was connecting with individuals who were interested in my book, and for whom I channeled blessings, or did miniature healings! There were a lot of hugs and tears in most of these situations, and a whole lot of Divine love. What a beautiful opportunity to bless and be blessed by lovely souls connecting on this journey.

The final main highlight was that, along with the fun of meeting other self-published authors, I did meet a few publishers, a literary agent, and a best-selling author who gave me the name of the publisher who discovered Neal Donald Walsh. Connections just flowed as needed, apparently.

What a blessing to be present at the Book Expo and to meet so many people whom I ordinarily would never meet! I am so glad I attended, and grateful to God and to my niece and her husband for graciously hosting me in their home (and on the train to-and-from the city). God’s infinite blessings appear in so many different forms; may we have the eyes to perceive them, and the will to be a blessing to others.

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About selfrealizationtherapy

I am an energy healer, intuitive life coach, author, meditation teacher, and inspirational speaker. While I am ordained in the Christian tradition, I have also studied Eastern spiritual disciplines and practices, including Raja Yoga Meditation; Intuitive Coaching; Reiki; Falun Gong; and other forms of energy healing for both people and animals. I am available for distance healing and spiritual coaching via phone, Skype, or Facetime; please email me at: carol.dodson.richardson@gmail.com to schedule a session.
On Thursday, May 27, 2010, I experienced what I call an Enlightenment Vision, in which I ascended and was blessed by Ascended Masters of many faiths: Master Lao Tzu, Mother Mary, Mary Magdalene, Jesus Christ, Lord Buddha, Paramahansa Yogananda, High Priest Melchizedek, Lady Kwan Yin, Master Usui, and then by the Seven Archangels of the Seven Rays.
After this vision, the teachings in Higher Consciousness began. Apparently, my crown chakra was opened, and direct contact with the Ascended Masters has been possible ever since. My message to everyone is: this is possible for you to achieve as well, although getting there is not necessarily quick or easy.
With a Master of Divinity degree from Vanderbilt University Divinity School, a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Texas Health Center at Houston, and a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from Texas Christian University, my personal vision is to be a healer and guru-doula, empowering people to experience and to give birth to the divine within themselves, individually and in community.
Perceiving a unity in my readings in Eastern religions and in Biblical studies, I believe the original message of Jesus Christ was and is a call to Self-Realization, which may also be called following The Way. The Way, or the Tao consists of the practice of peace and love in every moment, honoring the Divine Presence within ourselves as well as within others. The Way of early Christianity was a spiritual practice which similarly focused not on the material world, but on the practice of Divine Presence within the earthly realm.
When we practice The Way, or The Tao, we become one with Divine Peace, Love, and even bliss. When we attain this, we experience the "Kingdom of God" or Reign of God, within ourselves, Nirvana or possibly Samadhi. Achieving this Way within each of ourselves is the only way we will be able to usher in the Reign of Divine presence among us all here on earth.
The ultimate goal of The Way, and of Self-Realization, is the attainment of unity with the Divine Consciousness, or Buddha-Consciousness orChrist-Consciousness, within, and beyond our normal mortal mind. This Unity-Consciousness is eternal, but begins in the here and now. May it be so.